Cheap Homes for Rent in Wilkes Neighborhood of Portland, OR from $1,000 (16 Rentals)

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property at 17139 SE Salmon St

$1,100

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17139 SE Salmon St

PortlandOR97233

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property at 17139 SE Salmon St

$1,150

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$1,150

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Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 1

17139 SE Salmon St

PortlandOR97233

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Wilkes, Portland, OR Local Guide

Cheapest Available Wilkes Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Wilkes area of Portland, OR is a 1 Bed unit found at Pine Point Apartments priced from $562. East Stark Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $700. Here are the most affordable Wilkes apartments for rent in Portland, OR:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Pine Point Apartments1x11BR,1BA$562
East Stark ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$700
Rockwood Landing2X1- 40% LIHTC2BR,1BA$785
Ascot Firs1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$995
Alder Royal0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,000

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Wilkes, OR

As of June 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Wilkes area is the $1.24 price per square foot 3 Bedroom x 2 Bathroom Model at Rockwood Village Apartments in the in the East Portland neighborhood starting from $1,595. The second greatest value Wilkes apartment is the 3 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Model at Halsey Summit Apartments starting at $1,200 with a $1.09 price per square foot in the East Portland neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Wilkes apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Rockwood Village Apartments3 Bedroom x 2 Bathroom3BR,2BA$1.24
Halsey Summit Apartments3 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath3BR,1.5BA$1.09
East Park Place Apartments2 Bedroom, 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.38
Windsor Court Apartments2 Bedroom Loft2BR,2BA$1.40
Maple Meadows Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.40
Firwood Station2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.21
Rockwood Landing2X1- 40% LIHTC2BR,1BA$0.86
Greenview Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.43
Elaine Station Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.35
Pine Point Apartments1x11BR,1BA$0.81

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Wilkes, Portland, OR

Ranked #50

Among cities in Oregon for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

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Frequently Asked Questions about Wilkes

What type of rentals are currently available in Wilkes?

There are currently 385 Apartments for Rent in Wilkes, OR with pricing that ranges from $700 to $3,000. There are also 44 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Wilkes ranging from $1,025 to $4,700.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Wilkes?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Wilkes ranges from $1,025 to $4,700 with an average monthly rent of $2,508.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Wilkes?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Wilkes range from $1,395 to $2,300, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,595 to $2,899. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,349 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,447.

Expert Rental Resources

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